The Eight Deadliest Dinosaurs

The primary “villain” of Jurassic World is the genetically engineered Indomitus rex, which is one terrifying dinosaur. But these eight dinosaurs are even scarier — because they actually existed.

Spinosaurus aegyptiacus

Recent research has shown Spinosaurus aegyptiacus is most likely the largest species of carnivorous dinosaur that ever lived, measuring over 50 feet long. And you wouldn’t even be safe in the water — Spinosaurus is one of the few dinosaurs known to be able to swim.

Velociraptor mongoliensis

Made famous by Jurassic Park, Velociraptors were actually smaller and slower in real life than in the film, but they still possessed a giant, sharp, hook-like claw on their second finger. Modern research suggests this massive claw was used to keep their victims from escaping their grasp.

Tyrannosaurus rex

The “king of the tyrant lizards” will always be one of the scariest and deadliest dinosaurs around with a bite force three times that of a great white shark – making it the strongest bite force of any land animal that has ever lived.

Mapusaurus roseae

This enormous carnivorous dinosaur grew to lengths of over 30 feet and paleontologists have found direct evidence that this ferocious predator hunted in packs.

Ankylosaurus magniventris

This dinosaur might not seem deadly because it was a plant-eater, but its knobby armored tail was potentially used as a defense mechanism. If it swung around its heavy tail, it could generate enough force to crush bones.

Coelophysis bauri

Don’t let the size fool you. Even though Coeplophysis was only around 44 pounds, fossil evidence shows they hunted in packs. They were also quite agile and boasted blade-like cutting teeth.

Majungasaurus crenatissimus

One of the few dinosaurs that is a known cannibal, Majungasaus had a skull that was different than most other theropods. Their short and stout snout made them well adapted for killing their prey by biting and holding it until it died – much like modern big cats.

Allosaurus

One of the most dangerous dinosaurs of the Jurassic, Allosaurus was an ambitious and fearsome predator. Paleontologists have found fossils of numerous other species of dinosaur, such as Stegosaurus, riddled with Allosaurus bite marks.

Source: https://www.forbes.com